Welcome to The Hot-Spot Library Initiative!

Making moments meaningful when connecting with young people
Enriching experiences with stories, reading, creative initiatives, and outreach projects
Giving to those in need, even if you are in need
Sparking a love for stories, building language and literacy skills, and fostering a lifelong reading culture

Our Focus and Direction

Our Core Values

Safe spaces
Accountability
Respect
Teamwork
Transparency
Fun in learning and development

Our Impact

Engaging programs impacting the literacy landscape
Holistic approach focusing on socio-cultural practices
Collaborations with government, academic institutions, and agencies
Improved communication highlighting the need for reading and development programs

Terence’s vision is clear: to change the norm for children in underserved communities by giving them the tools, confidence, and opportunities to rewrite their stories. Through the Hotspot Libraries, he is building more than reading spaces—he is creating pathways of hope and transformation for future generations.

Terence Crowster